Interview: China plays crucial role in advancing global ecological civilization, says U.S....

Los Angeles [California], March 1: China can play, and is playing a crucial role in advancing global ecological civilization, Philip Clayton, president of the U.S....

U.S. stocks close higher as PCE report eases inflation concerns

Albany [New York], March 1: U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday after a cooling inflation report eased investors' concerns.

Trump and Zelenskiy shouting match leaves Ukraine exposed in war with Russia

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 1: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's meeting with Donald Trump ended in disaster on Friday.

Trump to make English official US language, White House official says

Washington DC [US], March 1: President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official U.S. language, a White House official said...

Algeria vows reciprocal action in response to French travel restrictions

Algiers [Algeria], February 28: Algeria announced on Thursday evening that it will "immediately and strictly" enforce the principle of reciprocity in response to all movement...

Negotiations on Gaza truce deal begin in Egypt's Cairo

Cairo [Egypt], February 28: Israeli and Qatari delegations arrived in the Egyptian capital of Cairo on Thursday for Gaza ceasefire talks, with the participation of...

Iraq's Kurdish leaders welcome PKK's jailed leader's call for dissolution, disarmament

Baghdad [Iraq], February 28: Leaders of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region on Thursday welcomed the call by jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah...

UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 28: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming its commitment to Syria's...

First phase of Gaza ceasefire deal complete with final exchange

Gaza [Palestine], February 28: Israel has completed forensic tests confirming the identities of four dead Israeli hostages whose bodies were handed over by Hamas in...

Austrian coalition without far right formed, five months after vote

Vienna [Austria], February 28: Three centrist Austrian parties have reached an agreement to form a government, putting an end to five months of political instability...

North Korea deploying additional troops to Russia, says South Korean intelligence

Seoul [South Korea], February 28: North Korea has deployed more troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence.

Ukrainian President Zelensky invited to upcoming EU summit in Brussels

Brussels, [Belgium], February 28: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to attend next week's special EU summit on support for Ukraine and European defence...

France also negotiating with Kiev over access to critical minerals

Paris [France], February 28: France is seeking access to Ukraine's mineral resources for military use, joining the United States in pursuing valuable raw materials, Defence...

First phase of Gaza ceasefire deal complete with final exchange

Jerusalem [Israel], February 28: Israel has completed forensic tests confirming the identities of four dead Israeli hostages whose bodies were handed over by Hamas in...

At least 11 people killed in blasts at M23 rally in eastern...

Kinshasa [DR Congo], February 28: At least 11 people have been killed and 65 wounded when explosions rocked the city of Bukavu in the eastern...

Mexico sending major drug capos to US as Trump tariff threat looms

New York [USA], February 28: Mexico on Thursday began to hand over to U.S. authorities major figures in the country's criminal underworld, part of a...

Indonesia's Aceh province publicly canes two men for same-sex relationship

Jakarta [Indonesia], February 28: Two young Indonesian men convicted of having a same-sex relationship were publicly caned on Thursday in Aceh province, prompting calls by...

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada; China faces extra 10%

Washington [US], February 28: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect...

UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 28: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming the UAE's commitment...

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Layyah Canal

Sharjah [UAE], February 28: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Al Layyah Canal...

UAE participates in first BRICS Sherpa meeting of 2025

Brasilia [Brazil], February 28: The UAE has participated in the first BRICS Sherpa meeting of 2025, which took place in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, following...

Future100 initiative discusses enhancing UAE's entrepreneurial ecosystem

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 28: The Future100 initiative reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the growth of SMEs in future economy sectors in the UAE, fostering...

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi concludes official visit to Pakistan

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 28: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has concluded an official visit to...

Dubai announces remote learning for private school students on Fridays throughout Ramadan

Dubai [UAE], February 28: In line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime...

Strong earthquake hits Indonesia

Jakarta [Indonesia], February 27: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that a 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi at 6:55 a.m....

Pope Francis' condition continues to improve, kidney failure gone

Vatican City [Italy], February 27: This morning, February 27 (evening, February 26, Italian time), the Vatican Press Office announced an update on Pope Francis' health.

South Korean President Considers Martial Law While Drinking?

Seoul [South Korea], February 27: Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reportedly frequently discussed declaring martial law while drinking with officials.